The Associated Press reports that Republicans are brushing aside "implacable opposition" in the Senate and a looming veto threat from President Barack Obama.

The 245-189 vote continued the promise made by Republicans to "repeal and replace" unwanted legislation.

"This law is less about providing health care for all citizens, and more about expanding federal government," Roby said on the House floor. "It translates into substantial cost, over $500 billion that must be paid by hardworking taxpaying Americans."

Roby said that in economic hard times, it is her and other politicians' responsibility to ensure that this does not occur. She cited a Heflin Pizza Hut owner whom she said will be forced to close business because of the law. She also said the owner of several pharmacies is unable to create more jobs because the federal government is unpredictable.

"If we do not repeal this law, our inaction will serve as nothing less than gross fiscal irresponsibility," she said. "The citizens in our district have spoken. We must repeal this law."